SPHE In The SchoolThe Education
Act (1998) emphasises that schools should promote the social and personal development
of students and provide health education for them.

The SPHE programme reflects the unique ethos of each school. The attitudes, skills
and values fostered in the SPHE classroom can only truly flourish in a school where
all members of the school community are treated with respect and dignity. A school
climate which encourages open communication, where conflict is handled constructively
and which promotes high standards in all its endeavours is an environment in which
the core principles of SPHE can thrive. School policies and procedures which are
regularly reviewed and evaluated are the foundations on which a healthy school can
be built.

The PDST delivers supports to schools in the area of Health and Wellbeing in collaboration with the Department of Health and the HSE.